7:21 PM ET Country House, a longshot at 65-1, won the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby after a rider’s objection led to the disqualification of Maximum Security, who crossed the line first at Churchill Downs on Saturday. It was the first time the horse crossing the line first has been disqualified. Maximum Security, the

9:31 AM ET ESPN News Services LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maximum Security led the Kentucky Derby every step of the way except for the final one — into the winner’s circle. The colt became the first winner disqualified for interference in the Derby’s 145-year history, leading to an agonizing wait and an eventual, stunning reversal that

4:05 PM ET The Kentucky Derby is known for more than just horse racing. It’s also known for parties, fancy hats — and plenty of celebrities. The 2019 Derby is no different, with several pro athletes in attendance and featured on social media, including New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield

7:11 PM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Serengeti Empress went wire-to-wire to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by 1 3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday at Churchill Downs. The start featured a scary moment when Positive Spirit fell down and threw jockey Manny Franco after clipping another horse as the 14-horse field closed

8:14 PM ET Associated Press Serengeti Empress dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career. The filly went wire-to-wire to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks by 1 3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday at Churchill Downs. The start featured a scary moment when Positive

8:47 AM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Triple Crown-winning jockey Mike Smith will ride in the Kentucky Derby after all. Race officials said Friday that Smith has picked up the mount on 30-1 shot Cutting Humor, trained by Todd Pletcher. The 53-year-old rider had been on the early 4-1 favorite, Omaha Beach, until that

7:56 AM ET Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Haikal won’t run in the Kentucky Derby because of an infection in his left front foot, reducing the field to 19 horses. Haikal joins early favorite Omaha Beach on the sidelines for Saturday’s race. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, Haikal was being treated for an abscess and didn’t